Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax E70

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X30 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and E70 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 5 years later than the E70 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 provides external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 versus Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the E70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and E70 is 80 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and E70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X30 will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.